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Westminster Historical Society meets May 20

Sentinel & Enterprise

Updated:
05/13/2014 07:44:08 AM EDT

WESTMINSTER -- Blueberries will be the focus of the Westminster Historical Society's program meeting at its headquarters Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m., at 110 Main St. Blueberries were a big crop in North Central Massachusetts in the early 20th century, and Westminster was at the center of the business, providing berries for Boston markets, particularly Haymarket Square. The Westminster Farmers Cooperative, organized about 1920, was instrumental in getting blueberries and other berries in season to market. On display will be many blueberry carriers handmade by family members as well as blueberry scoops used for ground berries from the Historical Society collections. Anyone familiar with the blueberry business is welcome to come and share their family stories. If you have photos of family members berry picking, bring them along. The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

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